Tendering Council are all set for a busy season on their beaches, and already have plans and patrols in place to keep you all safe.
Tendering Council To Increase Safety Patrols On Beaches This Summer
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Essex County Fire & Rescue Service Urge Installation Of Smoke Alarms
A consultation by Essex County Fire & Rescue Service proposes £3 million to be spent on fire prevention and protection measures, but also a cut of firefighter jobs.
The Maldon Mud Race – A National Geographic Travel Writing Winner
Essex and mud – a home grown combination that scooped Caroline Picking a travel writing prize, but are there greater photography and travel writing opportunities abroad?
Keeping Alive The Art Of Traditional Weapon Making
3 Traditional Weapon Making Methods That Need To Be Kept Alive The cultural importance of weaponry is not to be underestimated and the art of crafting such tools should be kept alive for future generations. Traditional weapon making is in danger of being lost forever if we do not preserve the knowledge that our forefathers…
Beware of Blocked Drain Scams
Blocked drain scams, which we first saw reported in Kent appear to also be happening in Essex.
Where To Get Meningitis Vaccine in Essex
Find out where you can get a meningitis vaccine in Essex.
Chelmsford Leisure Centre Looking for New Design Team
Design teams are vying for a place in the shortlisted six to be in with a chance of winning an estimated £1.6 million design contract redeveloping the Riverside Ice and Leisure Centre in Chelmsford, but how much work goes in to such a project?
Mild Essex Winter May Lead To Worsening Pest Problems
Our mild weathers may mean more pests in Essex this year – keep an eye out and call in the experts if you see rats.
Essex Worker Loses Eye While Inflating Tractor Tyre
Health and safety lapses lead to serious injury Accident at Essex-based agricultural machinery company highlights the importance of health and safety awareness in the workplace. Many people have a somewhat sceptical attitude towards health and safety. However, when it comes to the work place it’s a hugely important issue and, as a business owner, is…
Save Your Community Sports Pitch This Winter
We discuss the basic steps to ensuring sports pitches remain playable and in good condition through the winter.
Labworth Car Park Drainage Problems Are Causing Flooding
The Problem Plaguing a Essex Seaside Area Once again Canvey Island is in the news for flooding problems. The latest is that of a Canvey Island car park that has been flooding regularly – and it’s not down to the sea or heavy rainfall. Local councillors have called for urgent work to be carried out at…
150 Essex Residents Fall Victim of New Hacking Scam
People in Essex have been warned to avoid a group of cold-calling fraudsters claiming to be from reputed technology companies.
Is Your Business Ready For Auto-Enrolment?
Auto-enrolment is coming. Is your business armed? Find out why, how and when here.
Reasons Why Essex is A Better Place To Live Than London
Swap the city lights and dizzy property prices for a much better quality of living in the commuters’ favourite county, Essex
Essex Homeowners Make The Most Of The Sunshine
Why gardeners in Essex and the rest of the country benefit from this pursuit. How the area is drier than many think and what people spend on their gardens.
Inheritance Tax Changes Are Good News For Essex Homeowners
Earlier this month it was confirmed changes will be put it place to raise the tax threshold to £1 million for married couples and civil partners leaving property. This is excellent news for home owners in Essex, a county where many large family homes are now approaching £1 million. David Johnson from Asset Wills explains how the news will affect the county.
Want To Extend Your Home in Essex? Know Your Rights
Permitted Development Home Improvements – What You Can Do We have recently reported how property prices in Essex are continuing to rise as the county continues to be one of the most sought after in the country. The high cost of family homes in the region means that it is now cheaper to extend a…
Canvey Residents Struggling To Keep Drains Clear
Homeowners unaware of responsibilities to maintain drainsMajor flooding issues on Canvey could have been added to by hundreds of residents failing to maintain drains on their own land. Many of these residents were completely unaware of any responsibility to do so in the first place. Riparian Landowners A resident who owns land next a river,…
Travellers Occupy Braintree Tennis Club and Football Club
This morning BBC Essex reported the shocking news that a group of travellers had broken into Braintree football club and the neighbouring lawn tennis club and set up camp. The tennis club has been forced to close, potentiality cancelling kids holiday clubs as well as members sessions. A spokesperson for the tennis club said that floodlights…
Is Your Inheritance Safe?
Essex is home to some of the most expensive properties in the UK and there are many wealther families. However, as families become more dispersed and distant, there is an increasing problem of disputes over wills. Peter Collins from LFC Risk and Insurance, an Essex company that provides business and individuals with bespoke insurance and…
Semi-detached Homes Drive Property Price Rise In Essex
The price of semi-detached homes rose at the fastest rate of any property type in England and Wales in the year to the end of April, according to the latest Land Register data. The value of semis rose by 5.6% over the year, ahead of flats (up 5.4%) and detached homes (up 5.1%). Overall, property…
Grayson Perry’s House For Essex Becomes Holiday Home
The Chelmsford born artist has unveiled his holiday home project A House For Essex, or the ‘gingerbread house’ as local residents are calling it. Love it or hate it you have to admit it’s something special.
Is Essex Now The Best Place To Live In The UK?
It used to be where affluent Londoners moved after working hard for years, but Essex is now attracting a much younger demographic.
Southend Is The Most Pest-Free Place In The UK
According to a study it seems that if you want to avoid vermin and insects, Southend is your best bet. The problems with pest control in the UK are getting worse. Areas like London and Birmingham are now hot spots for pests, while Southend-on-Sea had the lowest amount of reports between 2013 and 2014. Recent…
The Beaulieu Park Expansion and Luxury Old Lodge Court Development
Beaulieu Park has long been a popular place to live, and the upcoming expansion looks to elevate its status even further.